F&B Manager

APT HOSPITALITY PTE. LTD.; Penarth, High Street; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Social is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to support the General Manager in leading day‑to‑day front of house operations of our all‑day restaurant. This hands‑on role requires floor presence, guiding service during breakfast, lunch and dinner, training staff, maintaining standards and building a strong service culture as part of the opening team.

You will oversee shift execution, guest experience, and ensure operational readiness while coaching the team and handling guest

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager or similar leadership role in hospitality.
• Strong understanding of front of house operations and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in overseeing day‑to‑day front of house operations.
• Take ownership of shift execution, service standards, team coordination and guest experience.
• Lead the floor during service and ensure smooth operations across breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Manage station planning, floor coverage, briefings, handovers and daily operational reporting.
• Monitor service flow and proactively step in to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Coach, train and develop the service team while maintaining performance and discipline.
• Handle guest feedback, complaints and service recovery professionally.
• Ensure the restaurant is prepared for service, including cleanliness and staffing.
• Support rostering and other day‑to‑day admin duties.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and health & safety requirements.
• Work with management to build a strong culture and opening team.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Front of house

Team leadership

Service standards

Staff training

Communication

Problem solving

Guest feedback

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Stamford Social is looking for an experienced, hands‑on Restaurant Manager to support the General Manager in leading the day‑to‑day front of house operations of our all‑day restaurant.

This is a highly operational role for someone who enjoys being present on the floor, leading the team through service, maintaining strong standards, and ensuring the restaurant runs smoothly across breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Working closely with the General Manager, you will take ownership of daily service execution, team performance, guest experience and operational readiness. You will also play an important role in training and developing the team, maintaining discipline and standards, and helping build a strong service culture as part of the opening team.

Key Requirements

Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, or similar leadership role within a restaurant, cafe, hotel or hospitality concept

Strong understanding of front of house operations, service standards and daily restaurant flow

Confident leading shifts, managing teams and maintaining high standards during busy service periods

Hands‑on leadership style with a willingness to work alongside the team on the floor

Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills

Comfortable handling guest feedback, complaints and service recovery professionally

Experience supporting staff training, performance management and team development

Able to work weekends, public holidays and rotating shifts as required

Key Responsibilities

Support the General Manager in overseeing the day‑to‑day front of house operations

Take ownership of shift execution, service standards, team coordination and guest experience

Lead the floor during service and ensure smooth operations across breakfast, lunch and dinner

Manage station planning, floor coverage, briefings, handovers and daily operational reporting

Monitor service flow and proactively step in where required to maintain efficiency and service quality

Coach, train and develop the service team while maintaining strong performance and discipline

Handle guest feedback, complaints and service recovery in a calm, professional and hospitality‑focused manner

Ensure the restaurant is fully prepared for service, including cleanliness, setup, staffing and operational readiness

Support rostering, manpower planning and other day‑to‑day administrative duties where required

Ensure compliance with company SOPs, operational standards and relevant health and safety requirements

Work closely with the General Manager and wider management team to build a strong culture and a successful opening team

About Stamford Social

Stamford Social is a modern all‑day restaurant and community space located in the heart of Singapore. Open from breakfast through dinner, we focus on quality food, specialty coffee and genuine hospitality in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Designed as a social hub within a co‑living and co‑working community, Stamford Social brings people together through great food, meaningful connections and memorable experiences.

Aiming to open in October 2026, we are building a team of passionate hospitality professionals who enjoy creating exceptional guest experiences while helping shape a new and exciting concept from the ground up.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.